Catering Assistant - NHS Band 2 Location: Newcastle Hours: Full-time and part-time roles available, working any day out of 7 on a rota basis Contract: Temporary until at least January 2026 with the chance to go permanent Salary: Band 2 - £12.51 standard, £17.64 nights and Saturday, £22.90 Sundays and Bank Holidays About the Role This is not your typical catering assistant position. Our client are looking for energetic, adaptable individuals to join our fast-paced catering team that supports the health and wellbeing of patients, staff, and visitors across their hospital. You'll be part of a high-volume operation that serves approximately: Breakfast: 750 people Lunch: 1,100 people Dinner: 750 people Your duties will include: Plating meals on a production line Working on the patient belt loading the patient trolleys, placing food on the plate to ensure patients get the food they require Serving customers in the bistros and dining areas Operating dishwashing machinery and maintaining hygiene standards General cleaning and kitchen support Ensuring compliance with food safety and NHS standards Completing mandatory training modules to support safe and effective service delivery What We're Looking For We need team players who are: Comfortable working in a high-volume, fast-paced environment Reliable and committed to delivering excellent service Willing to learn and complete online training Able to follow strict compliance procedures Essential Requirements: Pass a Basic DBS check Provide employment history back to school leaving age Provide 5 years of address history Complete mandatory online training modules Benefits of Working With Us Be part of a team that makes a real difference in people's lives Enjoy regular hours and a rota-based shift pattern Get early access to permanent NHS roles Receive ongoing training and development Work in a supportive and inclusive environment Ready to join a team that feeds thousands and fuels care? Apply now and help us deliver nutritious meals with heart and efficiency. Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.